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When and where did a pillow become standard for sleeping?

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How accurate is Mel Brooks' "History of the World" in terms of choreography and lyrics? I'm particularly curious about the Catholic Church and its use of Esther Williams-esque synchronized swimming to inflict torture on potential heretics.

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Were Disney films like Pinocchio intended to be anti-Semitic (or racist in other ways) and, more importantly, did audiences of the time view them with those connotations in mind?

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Some ascetic monks gained notoriety during the Middle Ages. Is it true that some, like Simon, literally stayed atop the pillar for years on end without getting down?

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Why aren't Japanese soldiers responsible for war crimes the way German soldiers were?

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When and why did wearing make-up become a professional look, rather than only something "women of the night" would wear?

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In the 1940's, what was the prevalent attitude towards flappers and women's liberation?

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Is there a cultural connection that can explain similar practiceS between Ancient Greece and the Middle East of the early 20th century?

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How did Ethiopa become the only African state (other than Liberia) to avoid colonization during the age of imperialism?

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Historically, what retirement or other perks have US Senators and/or Congressmen get after serving their term(s)?

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When and where did a pillow become standard for sleeping?	187
How accurate is Mel Brooks' "History of the World" in terms of choreography and lyrics? I'm particularly curious about the Catholic Church and its use of Esther Williams-esque synchronized swimming to inflict torture on potential heretics.	78
Were Disney films like Pinocchio intended to be anti-Semitic (or racist in other ways) and, more importantly, did audiences of the time view them with those connotations in mind?	56
Some ascetic monks gained notoriety during the Middle Ages. Is it true that some, like Simon, literally stayed atop the pillar for years on end without getting down?	35
Why aren't Japanese soldiers responsible for war crimes the way German soldiers were?	11
When and why did wearing make-up become a professional look, rather than only something "women of the night" would wear?	6
In the 1940's, what was the prevalent attitude towards flappers and women's liberation?	5
Is there a cultural connection that can explain similar practiceS between Ancient Greece and the Middle East of the early 20th century?	4
How did Ethiopa become the only African state (other than Liberia) to avoid colonization during the age of imperialism?	4
Historically, what retirement or other perks have US Senators and/or Congressmen get after serving their term(s)?	2